Archive for April, 2009

Solar Powered Attic Fan

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Installing a solar powered attic fan is a great way to save money on energy costs throughout the year. A solar powered attic fan usually rely on a small 10 to 20 W solar panel to run a DC motor when the sun is out and shining. A typical solar powered attic fan will exhaust [...]

Stained Glass Windows

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Adding stained glass to your window openings can serve many purposes. Stained glass can be a little expensive, but it can also add some amazing color to your home. The designs can be intricate, and there are lots of styles to choose from, so take your time until you find one thats just right for [...]

Carpet Cleaning Tips

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Proper carpet care from the start generally will keep you from needing to do carpet cleaning as often, but there are some things that are just too difficult to control. Carpet stains from wine, chemicals, food, and gum can all have their own methods of removal.
Oil and dirt on the undersides of shoes can bring [...]

Quarter Round Moulding

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Quarter round moulding can be used as a great, inexpensive way to dress up a baseboard. Or quarter round moulding can actually be used to help hold flooring down. For the most part, people install quarter round molding to add an aesthetic dimension to baseboards, turning an ordinary baseboard into extraordinary.
Quarter round molding comes in [...]

Wood Letters For Baby Room

Friday, April 24th, 2009

If you have been having trouble thinking of what to decorate your nursery or baby room with we have an idea. By the title you could have already guessed that its wood letters to hang on the wall.
This can be done as a project, or as a finished set to spell out your babies name [...]

Caulking Gun

Friday, April 24th, 2009

A caulking gun is a great addition to any handyman’s tool collection. Caulk can be used on a number of different jobs, and caulking guns always come in handy. Whether you are installing hardy board siding on your home and need to caulk all the seams around the doors and windows, or just repainting your [...]

Ceramic Ceiling Tile

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Installing a bathroom ceiling tile, can be tricky and should be done with extreme care. The last thing that you want to do is be installing a ceramic ceiling tile, and have it fall off of the ceiling and hit someone on the head. They are heavy, and can cause a lot of damage.
What are [...]

Kitchen Island Bar Space Saver

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

A kitchen island bar can be a great way to pack away some of the extras in your kitchen. If you already have a sizable kitchen then it is a good idea to consider strategically adding an island to the middle or in a surrounding area that doesn’t block the free flow of family and [...]